DescriptionOronsay is a unique 30ft sloop, conceived from the Fareham Boat designs and built by the father of her current owner during the 1970s, before being first launched in 1978. She has been well cared for throughout her life and combines traditional design with several thoughtful modifications, giving her a distinctive character and proven cruising capability.

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Deck:



- CQR anchor with approximately 40m of 8mm chain


- Lofrans Kobra electric anchor windlass


- CQR kedge anchor


- Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit and stanchions


- Bow roller


- Mainsail cover


- Various warps and fenders


- Cockpit dodgers with name


- Cockpit awning


- Boarding ladder


- Steering compass



Cabin:

Offering upto 4 berths in a traditionally laid out interior with plenty of natural light and ventilation. Up forward, is a double V berth with an infill. Good stowage under the berth and deck opening hatch. Stepping aft, there is a full width heads compartment with a Jabsco manual marine toilet to port. Opposite to starboard is a shelving and a Waeco, front opening fridge/freezer.

Moving into the saloon, there is a linear galley to port with a Taylors two burner kerosine hob, single stainless-steel sink with a pressurised cold water supply. 125L freshwater capacity. Plenty of stowage lockers around the galley. Opposite to port is the L shaped dinette with a removable table. Forward facing chart table is the starboard quarter with the electrical distribution panel and navigation equipment. Two quarter berths. Striped upholstery.

Sails and Spars:

Masthead rigged Bermudan sloop. Alloy deckstepped mast and boom by Kemp. Stainless steel standing rigging (2008). Terylene running rigging (2021). Rotostay headsail furling system. Slab reefing mainsail system. Two Lewmar 30 sheet winches. Two Lewmar 16 secondary winches. Two Gibb halyard winches.


- Mainsail – Jeckells – Dacron - 2010


- Genoa – Jeckells – Dacron – 2021


- Storm jib – Jeckells – Dacron


- Cruising chute



Electrical and Electronics:

12 VOLT SYSTEM:


- Two domestic batteries – 2022


- Engine start battery - 2024


- Two 35w solar panels with a MPPT regulator


- Alternator charging


ELECTRONICS:


- Garmin GPS 120 XL


- Tacktick Speed & depth instrument


- Tacktick wind instrument


- Autohelm 3000 autopilot


- ICOM IC-M35 handheld VHF



Machinery:

Located behind the companionway, is the Yanmar 2YM15 marine diesel engine fitted new in 2008. 15hp, twin cylinders, naturally aspirated. Freshwater cooled via a heat exchanger. Shaft drive to a fixed three bladed bronze propeller. Single lever controls. Electric start. Stainless steel fuel tank. Regularly serviced by the owner. Heat exchanger checked in 2023.

Safety Equipment:



- Fire extinguishers


- Horseshoe lifebuoy


- Navigation lights


- Fire blanket


- Jackstays


- Emergency tiller


- Electric bilge pump


- Manual bilge pump


- Radar reflector


- Deck light


- Day shapes



Construction:

Built by first owner in mid-1970’s and first launched in 1978. Modified “Dancing Spray” sloop from the Fareham Boat designs. Thames marine plywood with a double-chine hull with bronze fastenings. Light grey painted topsides. Wooden frames. Teak decks are laid on marine plywood sub-deck. Lead fin keel with stainless steel bolts. Wheel steering to a skeg hung rudder. Last surveyed in 2016.